Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Tempus Fugit Crème de Noyaux

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanTempus Fugit Crème de Noyaux
DistilleryLinkwoodTempus Fugit
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£38.5
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Tempus Fugit Crème de Noyaux

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tempus Fugit Crème de Noyaux

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tempus Fugit Crème de Noyaux is better value at £39 vs £50.

For beginners: Tempus Fugit Crème de Noyaux is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £38.5)

Tempus Fugit Crème de Noyaux

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.5 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Tempus?

Tempus Fugit Crème de Noyaux suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateToasted

Only Tempus Fugit Crème de Noyaux

NuttyCooked Fruit

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